So many goats (and not the good kind) in this game, it’s hard to know where to begin.
Gray didn’t have it even though he recovered a bit after the first inning. He was missing spots and getting away with bad pitches a lot. I’m surprised he was allowed to start the 5th with all the hoopla about “3rd time through the order”
AK has made a first inning fielding gaffe in 3 of the 5 games he’s started. He ole’d the big first inning grounder. I feel bad for the guy with all the injuries he’s been through, but he’s been having a brutal postseason
I think Royce’s two homers in game 1 last week were simultaneously the best and worst things to happen to him. He’s got to take better swings with guys on base. For contact not the big homer. You watch Houston’s guys…lots of HR threats but mostly they have their swings under control.
The first inning seems to be vital for our success or failure. The missed opportunity in the first inning today seemed to bring all the pressure the rest of the game. You could feel it.
Side note, if gray doesn’t re-sign here, oh boy will we need to sign or trade for a starter. Lopez and gray aren’t enough for a deep run.